Friday, February 7, 2014

Interesting Facts For Those Relocating To Walnut Creek

By Madeleine Glazier


Walnut Creek is one of California's most picturesque towns with more open space per capita than any community in California. In addition to plenty of lush open space, this town offers plenty to do and see and is just 16 miles from Oakland and about 21 miles from San Francisco, yet still maintains a more small-town ambiance. If you are considering a move to Walnut Creek, here is some helpful information.

If you have children, you probably are concerned about the schools in the area. There are five different school districts that serve students who live in Walnut Creek. There are also a dozen or more private schools. These private schools include several kindergarten through sixth or eight grade schools, as well as one K-12 private school and a private high school offering grades 9-12 only. Among the public schools, the Walnut Creek School District has five elementary schools and one intermediate school.

Public school students attend one of two high schools in Walnut Creek. The option for most Walnut Creek residents is Las Lomas High School. This National Blue Ribbon school, which has been open since 1952, is part of the Acalanes Union High School District. Northgate High School, also in Walnut Creek but part of the Mount Diablo Unified School District, opened its doors in 1974. This school has students from Walnut Creek as well as Concord and several other towns.

There are plenty of ways for kids to enjoy their days living in Walnut Creek. There are many parks with playgrounds as well as wilderness areas where kids can enjoy walking and easy hikes. There is a museum in town dedicated to natural history and the indigenous animals of the area. The city also provides an assortment of activities for children through its recreation division, and this includes programs for preschool-age children as well as sports training, swimming lessons and summer camps.

Walnut Creek is not just a great place for families with children; it actually has been listed as one of the best places in the country to retire. The town offers a huge assortment of outdoor activities, and the mild climate is perfect for those who love to be outside. With less than 20 inches of rainfall per year, you can enjoy the hiking trails, biking trails and more than 20 parks almost every day of the year. In addition, there are high-end retail shops, many restaurants and cafes and plenty of cultural offerings including the California Symphony, the Festival Opera and the huge Bedford Gallery.

For those wishing to relocate to this scenic area, you definitely want to find an experienced realtor who has a great deal of experience in the real estate market of the East Bay and Silicon Valley. The real estate agents at 1st InSite, for instance, easily can help you find fantastic Walnut Creek homes for sale, Moraga homes for sale, Danville homes for sale or perhaps homes in Orinda, Lafayette or any other city in the area.




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